Shirley Ann Hoffman

Shirley Ann Hoffman, 76, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on September 25, 2026. Born February 4, 1950, Shirley’s life was marked by steady strength, openhanded generosity, and a kind heart that seemed to always find the person who needed it most.

Shirley moved from Muscatine, Iowa to Arizona at the age of 7. One of four sisters, she helped raise them—showing early on the resilient spirit and practical care that would become the quiet foundation of so much she did.

Her faith ran deep, and she once saw her future in two clear directions: the nunnery or having children. Life, as it often does, had a third plan—Bob Hoffman. Shirley chose love, and she chose family. She married Bob Hoffman on November 13, 1971, and she remained in love with Bob until the very moment she passed.

Shirley was the proud mother of one child, Amy, and had the privilege of adding Amy's husband, Zach Bradshaw into her family. The two gave Shirley the honor of being “Grammy” to her granddaughters, Hayley and Hannah. She was also a great grandmother to Hayley’s son, Franklin. And because her care never stopped at the edges of a family tree, she was “Mum” to her great niece and nephew, Gunner and Evie—proof that her heart made room wherever it was needed. A caregiver to all and any who needed support, Shirley had a way of showing up with exactly what was required: a listening ear, a steady hand, or the kind of help that didn’t ask for attention afterward.

At home, Shirley’s affection for gardening and plants brought life to the spaces around her—patient, nurturing, and quietly generous, much like her. She also loved reality TV like The Amazing Race and Survivor, and she had a daily devotion that never wavered: watching The Price is Right every single day. It wasn’t just a show; it was a ritual—especially when she watched it with her grandkids every day after school. And when it came to Andy Griffith, Shirley had one firm, non-negotiable standard: only the black and white version—never in color.

Shirley’s giving spirit reached well beyond her home. She was known to volunteer all over, including at hospice centers and during elections. She offered her time the way she offered everything else—freely, reliably, and with a kindness that didn’t need to be announced to be felt.

Hardworking and holding high expectations of herself and those around her, Shirley loved fiercely and deeply, especially her family and friends. She never went a day without feeling pride for her family, and that pride—steady, bright, and unwavering—will remain one of the clearest reflections of her legacy.

We are because she was.